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How To Cure Chest Pain? Taking Iron Injection For Low Iron. Family History Of Heart Attacks
hi in my family we have a huge history of heart problems , many family members dying from heart attacks. im 18 however last year and this year been getting severe chest pain and had a ultrasound of heart all was good doc said i should see cardioologist but i wasnt too sure if i needed to. i had low iron and she said pain could be because of that so i had iron injections however pain is still occurs. if im laying on my back for example and breathe in i get a quick sharp stapping pain in the heart area or if i bend down . my height is 166cm and i way about 55kilos. however im very unfit i dont do any exercise . can you pls help? thankyou
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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I am Dr.Omer and I am here to help you with your query
YES low iron does causes pain the chest pain as PLUMMER VINSON SYNDROME
I think you are female? and in female low iron due to periods is common.
Long duration low iron can cause stomach problems with webs in your food tube.
If youur echo is normal? or if your heart has mild mitral valve problem i would suggest to do a ETT , because of strong heart attacks in your family , and when that is normal you need to go to gastroenterologist for PV syndrome for endoscopy.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
I am Dr.Omer and I am here to help you with your query
YES low iron does causes pain the chest pain as PLUMMER VINSON SYNDROME
I think you are female? and in female low iron due to periods is common.
Long duration low iron can cause stomach problems with webs in your food tube.
If youur echo is normal? or if your heart has mild mitral valve problem i would suggest to do a ETT , because of strong heart attacks in your family , and when that is normal you need to go to gastroenterologist for PV syndrome for endoscopy.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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